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Klopp to talk to Nmecha about his controversial goal celebration

Felix Nmecha's religious goal celebration has drawn criticism from Dortmund fans. Now the national team wants a word with him, too.

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Dortmund midfielder Felix Nmecha celebrates a goal in a Borussia Dortmund shirt in front of fans in the stadium.
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Felix Nmecha scores, and then he celebrates in a way that has people arguing. The Borussia Dortmund player is a devout Christian, and his goal celebration is a sign of his faith.

The gesture is linked to the conservative evangelical movement "Ballers in God". Nmecha has also backed a campaign called "The King's Return", which is already well known. Now the BVB's fan and supporters' department (the club's organised fan group) has sharply criticised the network behind it. That has put the celebration in the spotlight.

The German football federation (DFB) sees a need for a conversation as well. Sporting director Rudi Völler announced a talk, and Jürgen Klopp is also set to speak with Nmecha about the topic. According to reports, Klopp may already have spoken to him.

So for now it is a conversation, not a verdict. Nmecha has been asked to explain himself with the national team, and the debate among Dortmund fans is far from over.

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